Kantabrischer Hase vs Rotfuchs

Lepus castroviejoi compared with Vulpes vulpes

Key Differences

• Kantabrischer Hase is Vulnerable while Rotfuchs is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Kantabrischer Hase	Rotfuchs
Kingdom same	Animalia (Tier)	Animalia (Tier)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordatiere)	Chordata (Chordatiere)
Class same	Mammalia (Säugetiere)	Mammalia (Säugetiere)
Order	Lagomorpha (Hasenartige)	Carnivora (Raubtiere)
Family	Leporidae (Rabbits & Hares)	Canidae (Dogs & Wolves)
Genus	Lepus	Vulpes (Foxes)
Species	Lepus castroviejoi	Vulpes vulpes

Evolutionary Relationship

Kantabrischer Hase and Rotfuchs share a common ancestor at the Class level: Mammalia. (Säugetiere)

Conservation Status

Kantabrischer Hase

VU — Vulnerable

Rotfuchs

LC — Least Concern

Trend: Stable →

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Kantabrischer Hase	Rotfuchs
Diet	—	Omnivore
Average Lifespan	—	5 years
Average Length	—	70 cm
Average Weight	—	6.0 kg

Habitat & Geographic Range

Kantabrischer Hase

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Rotfuchs

Habitat

Typically found in a wide range of habitat types.

Range

Widely distributed across Asia (Cyprus, Israel), Europe (8 countries), North America (United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Argentina).

Kantabrischer Hase

The Broom Hare (Lepus castroviejoi) is a species in the genus Lepus. It is currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems. This species belongs to the genus Lepus and is documented in taxonomic and ecological literature.

Rotfuchs

The most widespread wild carnivore on Earth, red foxes have colonized habitats from Arctic tundra to urban environments across the Northern Hemisphere and introduced ranges in Australia. Recognized by their russet coat, white belly, and bushy tail. Highly adaptable omnivores, red foxes eat everything from rabbits and voles to fruit and human refuse. They communicate with over 40 distinct vocalizations.